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Music Education

Program Overview

The Master of Music(M.M.) in music education degree program provides an opportunity for music educators to perfect musicianship and enhance pedagogical expertise toward becoming master teachers. The program supports and advances the mission of William Carey University which is to provide quality liberal arts and professional education programs within a caring Christian academic community, encouraging the individual student to develop his or her highest potential in scholarship, leadership, and service. Upon completion of the Master of Music degree, students will be eligible for an advanced license (AA) to teach in the state of Mississippi.

Music Support Area (10 hours)

Upon entrance to the program, the student will undergo an assessment of musicianship in the areas of music theory, music history, and applied performance. Those who fail to demonstrate competence in music theory and/or music history must take 610—Graduate Survey of Music Theory and/or MHL 610—Graduate Survey of Music History. Those who fail to demonstrate competence in performance may be required to take remedial instruction in applied music—not applicable to the degree.

When the assessment is complete, the advisor will develop a program of study including the courses that will be required in the music support area, and a copy of the program of study—signed by student and advisor—will be kept on file in the School of Music.